USA Football has officially launches the Advanced Tackling System (ATS) developed in conjunction with Tackling Specialist Richie Gray. The Advanced Tackling System is a system that can be layered upon the USA Football Shoulder Tackling System or any tackle system coaches choose to use. The ATS introduces Gray's “5 Fights” progression to help break down the aspects of the tackle with key performance indicators (KPIs).

In today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by USA Football Master Trainers Terry Summerfield and Rob Currin. Summerfield and Currin describe their initial thoughts of the system as well as the results they experienced after implementing the system in their respective programs. The coaches give detail and insight of why this system is so helpful, and how the system’s “fight” philosophy can be applied across the board for players and coaches.

:00 The Advanced Tackling System

03:28 The coaches’ initial start with the ATS

08:35 Get the tackle systems at Footballdevelopment.com

09:25 The 5 Fights

13:40 Practicing the tackle without tackling

18:50 The ATS building a culture

21:55 Key performance indicators (KPIs)

23:00 Importance of the KPIs

28:10 5 fights philosophy across all positions

29:40 Biggest takeaway for Coach Currin

31:50 Value of the ATS

34:50 Richie Gray’s unique input

36:08 Opportunity at National Conference

36:55 The coaches’ thoughts on National Conference

39:10 Connect with the coaches:

Terry Summerfield

Email: [email protected]

Rob Currin

Twitter: @rob_currin